By Umar Faruk Birnin Kebbi
The Pan African Business Forum has appointed Dr. Abubakar Malami SAN as Chairman of the Judicial Review and Transformation of African Committees for a two-year renewable term. This decision was made during the Executive Committee's Annual General Board meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, from August 27 to 29, 2024.
Dr. Malami's extensive experience in legal advocacy, governance, and commitment to justice and development across Africa made him an ideal candidate for this position. As Chairman, he will oversee key judicial reviews, ensure legal standards are maintained, and advise on significant judicial matters within the organization's member countries.
Other key appointments made during the Annual Board meeting include: Executive for New Technology: Pierre Marcel Bonnard and Chairman of the Energy and Oil & Gas Infrastructure Committee: His Excellency Gabriel Mbaga Lima
The Pan-African Business Forum aims to accelerate socio-economic development and governance reforms across the continent. Dr. Malami's new role will contribute to this mission, leveraging his experience as a former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation . His autobiography" Traversing The Thorny Terrain of Nigeria's Justice Sector: My Travails and Triumphs," highlights his deep understanding of Nigeria's justice system.
This appointment marks another significant step in his distinguished career in public service. The Pan African Business Forum congratulates Dr. Malami on this achievement and wishes him success in his new role. As a seasoned expert in the justice sector, Dr. Abubakar Malami has also played a crucial role in the fight against corruption, previously inaugurating the Country Expert Review Committee for the second cycle of the review of implementation of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption.
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